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I have always been a fan of Winky D: Dynamiq

Dynamq aka The River Nile Crocodile has proven himself to be a dub mixologist par excellence, capturing the very signature of Jamaican musical production.

By Khumbulani Muleya May. 18, 2025

I have always been a fan of Winky D: Dynamiq

Culture Month: Sanyatwe’s mammoth task to revive struggling arts and culture sector

By Fungayi Antony Sox May. 18, 2025

Gora up for top Botswana gong

By Munyaradzi Madzokere May. 18, 2025

Letter to my people: Zimbabwe needs more Eunor Gutis to tackle zviganandas

This is because they have become accustomed to similar announcements of major deals struck with absolutely nothing to show for it years after the so called deals are made.

By Doctor Stop It May. 18, 2025

Shrinking civic space in southern Africa: How legal reforms are undermining democracy

This trend reflects a deeper, more entrenched regional anxiety toward foreign-funded and rights-based development work.

By Musa Moyo May. 18, 2025

Shrinking civic space in southern Africa: How legal reforms are undermining democracy

Chillmaster back on stage after tragic accident

Chillmaster's return to the stage was marked by a performance last night in Masvingo at the Caravan Park.

By Sindiso Dube May. 18, 2025

Chillmaster back on stage after tragic accident

Scepticism over Mthuli Ncube’s US$21b debt plan

But economists were quick to dismiss the target as unrealistic.

By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 18, 2025

Scepticism over Mthuli Ncube’s US$21b debt plan

Customer delight and entrepreneurial success

This concept centres on providing customers with an exceptional experience by going above and beyond what is expected.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo May. 18, 2025

Customer delight and entrepreneurial success

Letter from America: New Pope provokes anger among Republicans and Zionists!

The arrival of a new, younger and more vigorous pope into the fray has caused some dismay among Republicans and Zionists.

By Kenneth Mufuka May. 18, 2025

Letter from America: New Pope provokes anger among Republicans and Zionists!

Editorial Comment: Parliament must reject bad deals for Zimbabwe

Tshabangu’s stance is obviously influenced by personal considerations rather than national interests.

By The Standard May. 18, 2025

Editorial Comment: Parliament must reject bad deals for Zimbabwe

Hero’s welcome for Majoni in Triangle

Majoni last week traced his roots back to Mufakose High School in the Lowveld.

By Sports Reporter May. 18, 2025

Wombs of the continent: Decolonising pan-Africanism through motherhood, art and creative resistance

Colonialism did not only steal land and labour; it also sought to redefine motherhood, dislocating African women from traditional roles and communal respect.

By Raymond Millagre Langa May. 18, 2025

Wombs of the continent: Decolonising pan-Africanism through motherhood, art and creative resistance

I won’t stop spoiling Jah Prayzah: Chivayo

In a Facebook announcement, Chivayo expressed his appreciation for Jah Prayzah’s latest work and unveiled a new wave of gifts.

By Style Reporter May. 18, 2025

I won’t stop spoiling Jah Prayzah: Chivayo

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Secretive and risky: Why Mnangagwa’s flurry of Belarus deals is raising eyebrows

Mnangagwa has developed a close relationship with Belarus President Alexander Lushenko, once dubbed “Europe’s last dictator”.

By Freeman Makopa May. 18, 2025

Secretive and risky: Why Mnangagwa’s flurry of Belarus deals is raising eyebrows

God laid out the steps, says Zim’s pioneering female broker

Madanha (CM), who is the InvestIQ Oak Wealth founder and managing director, shared her story on the platform In Conversation with Trevor hosted by Alpha

By In Conversation With Trevor May. 18, 2025

God laid out the steps, says Zim’s pioneering female broker

Zimbabwe eyes US$16m from carbon credits after new law

Using the current global average price of US$6, 53 per carbon credit from German online statistics platform, Statista, the remaining carbon credits translate to US$55,46 million.

By Blessed Ndlovu May. 18, 2025

Zimbabwe eyes US$16m from carbon credits after new law

Veteran bureaucrat, scholar Andries Matenda Rukobo pens autobiography

The memoir explores the socialist and pan-Africanist trans-continental ideological influences on Zimbabwe’s decolonisation endeavours.

By Richard Runyrararo Mahomva May. 18, 2025

Veteran bureaucrat, scholar Andries Matenda Rukobo pens autobiography

The economic tug-of-war: Immigration strains between South Africa and Zim

Migration is both a symptom and a solution in Africa’s quest for development.

By Lovemore Nyawo May. 18, 2025

The economic tug-of-war: Immigration strains between South Africa and Zim

Space exploration

People, however, are fascinated by space, wondering what is out there.

By Tim Middleton May. 18, 2025

Disruptive journalism and an uncharted path towards a transitional authority

World Press Freedom Day commemorations convened at the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) regional office in Harare,

By Nigel Nyamutumbu May. 18, 2025

Disruptive journalism and an uncharted path towards a transitional authority

Reggae Roadblock stirs up Harare

Reggae Roadblock draws inspiration from Robert Nesta Marley’s iconic 1980 performance in Zimbabwe, aims to revive the unifying spirit of reggae music, the organiers said.

By Jairos Nhakano May. 18, 2025

Arts fraternity mourns passing of veteran administrator Ian White

Nhimbe Trust announced White's passing while acknowledging his commitment to building the arts in Bulawayo.

By Sindiso Dube May. 18, 2025

Arts fraternity mourns passing of veteran administrator Ian White

You are for the high jump

In that sense the High Jump is a magnificent event for us to progress in life.

By Tim Middleton May. 18, 2025

A glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel

There is always a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

By Onie Ndoro May. 18, 2025

Understanding stock market basics: A beginner’s guide for Zim investors

This is a vital topic, and one that I hope demystifies the stock market for all Zimbabwean and African readers.

By Isaac Jonas May. 18, 2025

Understanding stock market basics: A beginner’s guide for Zim investors

Village Rhapsody: How Zimbabwe can transition to a circular economy: The future we cannot afford to delay

The nation's resource base, already strained by various environmental and economic pressures, faces further depletion under this traditional system.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni May. 18, 2025

Village Rhapsody: How Zimbabwe can transition to a circular economy: The future we cannot afford to delay

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Zanu PF bigwig seeks to evict 400 families

Last week, the sheriff of the High Court evicted some families, and their properties were reportedly destroyed in a move aimed at forcing them out of the property.

By Nqobani Ndlovu May. 18, 2025

Zanu PF bigwig seeks to evict 400 families

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Rival CCC factions plot recalls linked to 2030

Sources familiar with the plot said Tshabangu’s handlers wanted to use a different person to sanitise the process.

By Nqobani Ndlovu and Miriam Mangwaya May. 18, 2025

Rival CCC factions plot recalls linked to 2030

Zifa on the right Warriors path

As for South Africa, we are in the same 2026 World Cup and Afcon 2025 groups with them and as such they would not at all be interested in playing the Warriors of Zimbabwe.

By Michael Kariati May. 18, 2025